Arbitration Forums, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Data Catalog Specialist
Arbitration Forums, Inc. is seeking a Data Catalog Specialist to support their data governance initiatives. The role involves defining, implementing, and managing data cataloging and metadata management practices to ensure the integrity, quality, and security of the organization's data assets.
Financial ServicesInsuranceNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain strategies for data discovery, cataloging, and metadata management
Ensure that the quality of the data cataloged meets company standards and adheres to internal guidelines
Curate and validate metadata for integrity and accuracy, ensuring that taxonomies and structures are captured to provide additional context
Maintain clear lineage information and establish source of truth for data items, including mapping and reconciliation of information
Work with data owners to ensure that taxonomies are aligned with business definitions
Define and measure the key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with data cataloging and lineage, identifying deviations and recommending corrective actions
Enable effective data stewardship and accountability through the definition of supporting processes and implementation of procedures in cataloging tools
Lead and drive to completion efforts to capture and maintain metadata, including data lineage, data quality, and data usage information
Provide guidance to employees on data governance and cataloging processes and procedures, as well as training on the data governance tool stack
Raise awareness of data management best practices and their importance to business operations
Foster a culture of data stewardship, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Monitor compliance with data governance policies and assess effectiveness of controls
Prepare and present data governance reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field
6 years of experience in data cataloging tools and platforms
In-depth understanding of metadata management principles and practices, as well as strong working knowledge of frameworks, processes, and tools for data lineage plotting and harvesting
Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy and security
Proficiency in data modeling, database design, and data warehousing (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, Hadoop, MS Azure cloud, etc.)
Understanding of cloud-based data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks)
Experience with ETL/ELT tools and data integration technologies (e.g., Apache, DBT, Informatica, Matillion, Talend)
Working knowledge of cloud services (i.e., MS Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
Strong understanding of data catalogs and lineage plotting practices and tools (Unity, Purview)
Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Webfocus, Power BI)
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff
Preferred
Auto Insurance claims industry experience preferred
Company
Arbitration Forums, Inc.
Founded by the insurance industry in 1943, Arbitration Forums (AF) is a membership-driven, not-for-profit organization that exists to effectively and efficiently serve its over 5,100 members' recovery and resolution needs.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2024-12-17
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